A beautiful poem written by Zakynthian Dionysia Mousoura, has now become a song. The melody created by talented John Pantakis combined with the well known soprano singer, Zakynthian; Andriana Lykouresi gives the added emotions of a true Zakynthian ballad. The song talks about love and abandonment, for those who had to leave their home, their country, to find a new life without ever returning to those left behind waiting for their return. Within the music video Mr. Pantakis has filmed areas of Zakynthos town, the stone wall along the harbour road and more. I have tried to translate the song for you all below. Enjoy my friends.
Ballad for September
On a small stonewall
the boy sang
in his deep voice
the daughter sighed
“I shake your handkerchief”
and he whispers that
“The boat is sailing
and alone I leave ”
The boy leans back
gently, tenderly
to kiss the daughter
her curly hair
With so much despair
in his heart he keeps her
from his lips drops of blood
as he turns to leave her
He gives her myriad oaths
promises she asks
to return to her
to take her away
September leaves
December the snowstorm
flood the years
but the young man does not return
The sad daughter
with silver hair
leaning on the rocks
stares away
The handkerchief does not move
She only tightens her lips
how to find courage
to say goodbye.
Main featur photo John Pantakis